Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University

country rank	6
world rank	1546

University Overview

Founded in 1975, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized city of Dammam (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Eastern Province. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Qatif, Hafer AL-batin, Jubail. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Education, Saudi Arabia, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (IAU) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (IAU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 43 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this Saudi Arabian higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.

University Identity

Name	Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University
Name	جامعة الإمام عبدالرحمن بن فيصل
Acronym	IAU
Founded	1975
Motto	New Generation....Great Inspirations
Colours	Azure
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University Location

Address	Coastal Road Dammam (population range: 500,000-1,000,000) 31441 Eastern Province Saudi Arabia
T	+966 (3) 857 7000
F	+966 (3) 858 7105
Other locations	Qatif, Hafer AL-batin, Jubail

Degree Levels & Study Areas

uniRank Degree Levels/Study Areas Matrix^™
	Undergraduate		Postgraduate
	PreBach degrees PreBachelor degrees	Bachelor degrees Bachelor degrees	Master degrees Master degrees	Doctoral degrees Doctoral degrees

Arts & Humanities A&H
Business & Social Sciences B&S
Language & Cultural L&C
Medicine & Health M&H
Engineering Eng
Science & Technology S&T

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Important: please contact or visit the official website of Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University for detailed information on areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above uniRank Degree/Study Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

Yearly Tuition Range

uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™
	Undergraduate	Postgraduate
Local students Local student	0-1,000 US$ (0-750 Euro)	0-1,000 US$ (0-750 Euro)
International students Int'l student	0-1,000 US$ (0-750 Euro)	0-1,000 US$ (0-750 Euro)

Important: the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™ does not include room, board or other external costs; tuition may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University's office for detailed information on yearly tuitions which apply to your specific situation and study interest; the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

University Admissions

Gender Admission	Men and Women (coed)
International Students	Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Admission Selection	Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades
Admission Rate	50-60%
Admission Office	Coastal road Dammam +966 (3) 857 7000 (3) 857 3960

Important: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University's Admission Office for detailed information on a specific admission selection policy and acceptance rate; the above University admission information is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Size and Profile

Student Enrollment	20,000-24,999
Academic Staff	1,500-1,999
Control Type	Public
Entity Type	Non-Profit

Academic Calendar	Semesters
Campus Setting	Urban
Religious Affiliation	None

Facilities and Services

Library	Yes
Housing	Yes
Sport Facilities	Yes

Financial Aids	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes
Distance Learning	Yes

Important: please contact or visit the official website of Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University for detailed information on facilities and services provided, including the type of scholarships and other financial aids offered to local or international students; the information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Accreditation

Institutional Accreditation or Recognition
Ministry of Education, Saudi Arabia

Important: this section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially recognize, accredit and/or license the Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University as a whole (institutional accreditation or recognition) or some of its specific courses/programs (programmatic accreditation). Memberships and affiliations to organizations which do not imply any formal, extensive and/or legal process of accreditation or recognition are included in the specific Affiliations section below. Please report errors and inaccuracies taking into consideration the above criteria.

Affiliations

Saudi Dental Society (SDS)

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Site last updated: Wednesday, 14 November 2018

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